Dodsworth v Dodsworth (1973) 228 EG 1115

Proprietary estoppel: What to expect

David Wilkinson considers the implications of the Supreme Court decision in Guest The court’s task is to do justice ‘in the round’, including to any third parties, and with reference to whether the proposed remedy (if conferred by the promisee) would be unconscionable or not. More than ten months in the making and running to …

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Estoppel claims: Unconscionable behaviour

Mark Pawlowski considers whether bad behaviour on the part of an estoppel claimant will deny or modify equitable relief Unconscionability is an overarching element operating in proprietary estoppel claims. Although a proprietary estoppel claim will fail unless the claimant is able to establish the three essential elements of assurance, reliance and detriment, it is evident …

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